Sochi is the city of thousand legends! In order to discover one of the most famous of them, choose an interesting tour to the Valley of Legends – 33 Waterfalls! 33 waterfalls are located in Shahe (Шахе) River valley, which goes to the mountains from the village Golovinka. Just 11 km (6.8 mi) from the village of Golovinka, the Shahe River forms a cascade of 33 waterfalls, making it a favorite stop for tourists. Here among the lush vegetation, the Dzhegosh stream shoots out of a cliff and falls into the Shahe River, skipping past flagstones. Passing seven rapids and 13 rifles, the water forms 33 waterfalls, with its rapid flow creating a kind of bowl where visitors can take a dip during the tour.
On the way to the route, the guide will tell about the history of the development of the Black Sea coast. The purpose of travel is in the Lazarev district, so we will pass settlements Dagomys, Uch-Dere, Vardane, Loo. It will stop in the apiary, where you can taste the unique Caucasian honey, listen to interesting information about beekeeping, then followed by a stop in the village Kichmay where wine tasting and cheese will be arranged to hear the secrets of manufacture.
From the Kichmay village, you with a breeze will carry on all-terrain vehicles GAZ-66 for Shahe River valley to the wooded area Dzhegosh where cascading from the rocky ledges magnificent waterfalls. Waterfalls in the stream Dzhegosh – one of the most interesting and popular excursion objects of the guests coming to the city of Sochi. This natural phenomenon is called “33 waterfalls” or “Valley of legends and waterfalls.” By wooden stairs you climb up, looking at the waterfall behind the waterfall – and so on until 13. It is possible to swim in stone bowls formed by the falling water. Creek Dzhegosh right tributary Shahe River has a length of less than 2 km. It originates on the slopes of the mountain ridge on Tyupyuph Belfry, height 872 m. Above sea level and is fed by groundwater and tributaries open to dry in the summer dry season. Falls do not dry all year round. But in the summer the water in them is less, and in the off-season and during the rainy season – more.
On both sides of the gorge grow broadleaf plants. Closer to the water can be found boxwood Colchis. It is a relict endemic, which is listed in the Red Book. Also here you can see a lot of rare and endangered plants. For example, Voronov snowdrop, cyclamen, butcher Colchis, crocus, and others. Some of the trees in the creek mouth Dzhegosh reach a height of 30 m.
Groups of 5-7 persons are offered a Micro-VAN Bus (i.e. VW Caravella). Groups of 20-50 people are offered a coach (not later than 2015). All equipped with air-conditioner and microphone.
Usually, lunch breaks are being held it in the national Adyg restaurant located on the territory of the National Adyg museum. The rate is around ~18 EUR and includes vegetable salad, trout or meat, a glass of wine, bread and water.
Approximiately 8 hours
Private Tour:
€541 per group (up to 7 people in the Jeep)
Group Tour:
8-15 Persons: 98 EUR per person
16-50 Persons: 88 EUR per person